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FB Neo Git (2026/04/10) is an arcade and console emulator, evolving from FinalBurn and early MAME versions. Recent updates include the addition of Arm9UnmapMemory() and Arm9BurnUntilInterrupt() functions. Performance enhancements for the game ddpdojt through an alternate speed hack and updates for other systems like gami and d_neogeo are also noted. Specifically, a new turfmastsc feature was added to d_neogeo. Additionally, the MSVC project for pgm2 has been updated. The emulator …

Dolphin Git 2603-257 has been compiled, marking the latest update in the Dolphin Project. This emulator is the first to successfully run commercial GameCube games and also supports Wii and Triforce arcade games. It includes numerous features not available on the original consoles, with partial Wii support and the ability to play most GameCube titles. Recent changes in the Git log include the merging of a pull request related to …

DOSBox-Staging Git (2026/04/10) aims to modernize the DOSBox project by improving development practices and tools, addressing issues, and enhancing compatibility with current systems. Recent updates include restoring CD-ROM behavior for directories mounted with ‘-t cdrom’, logging state transitions for deinterlacing and dedithering, and correcting references for color_temperature and black_level settings. Additionally, a bug has been fixed where the dedithering setting was ignored when configured via the configuration file. The latest …

DOSBox-X Git (2026/04/10) is an enhanced version of DOSBox that emulates an Intel x86 PC, enabling users to run classic MS-DOS games on modern operating systems like Windows and Linux. Recent updates include improvements to Turkish translations, TTF output settings, and fixes for various issues such as the VHD and QCow 2 GiB problems. Additionally, changes in language file handling for the Theme menu item have been implemented. The project …

DuckStation Git (2026/04/10) is an emulator for the Sony PlayStation, designed for playability, speed, and maintainability, especially on low-end devices. It aims for accuracy while providing a default configuration that supports most games. Key features include a CPU recompiler, various rendering options (D3D11, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for graphics precision, save state support, and compatibility with multiple file formats. It includes automatic updates, a memory card editor, and supports various …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/10) has been compiled, offering a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include reducing log spam for plugin developers, fixing a warning triangle in images, addressing a memory leak in the achievements screen, and adding new texture scalers such as NNEDI3 and Spline36. Additionally, Vulkan multipass texture scaler infrastructure has been introduced. Downloads are available for both x64 …

BizHawk Git (2026/04/10) is a multi-system emulator designed in C#. It features full-screen support, joypad integration, and advanced rerecording and debugging tools suitable for casual gamers. Supported systems include a wide range of consoles such as Apple II, Atari 2600, Neo Geo, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, and many more. Recent updates addressed issues with nymashock rumble, mnemonic lookups for PSXSchema, and improved analog and button binds. BizHawk continues to expand …

Ares Git (2026/04/10) is a multi-system emulator, developed since October 14, 2004. Descended from higan and bsnes, it emphasizes accuracy and preservation. Currently, it emulates 27 hardware devices, including Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64 (in development), Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and more. Recent changelogs feature a refactor moving the reset state from MOS6502 to system-level CPU. Users can download the latest version of Ares Git for x64 systems. For …

Azahar Git (2026/04/10) is an open-source 3DS emulator project based on Citra. Recent updates in the changelog include fixing a linker error with tests under the libretro interface, adding the functionality to display an emulated notification LED in the Qt version, and introducing notification LED emulation in the core. The emulator is available for download in x64 format, with additional source code accessible through a provided link. Azahar Git (2026/04/10) …

3Beans (2026/04/10) is a low-level 3DS emulator that runs the entire OS like real hardware, allowing the home menu to boot and cartridge-based games to play. Despite its capabilities, the emulator is still in development and has several issues. It is currently fully interpreted and software-rendered, making it portable but slow. Future enhancements may introduce hardware acceleration or high-level features for improved performance. The latest changelog includes improvements in OpenGL …

History.dat v2.87 has been released, offering a comprehensive, searchable database of antique and modern arcade games, casino games, and coin-operated machines. This includes a wide variety of items such as arcade video games, pinballs, slot machines, pachislots, pachinkos, and more. The database covers various categories, including gun games, jukeboxes, kiddie rides, and vending machines. Users can easily access a working list of known gaming machines and their details. The latest …

DolphinXR Preview has been released, introducing a new VR version of the GameCube and Wii emulator, Dolphin. This first preview focuses on advanced VR customization, featuring DirectX 11 and Vulkan rendering, full 6DoF tracking, and VR controller support. Users can create custom per-game VR profiles and utilize Shader Hunter with various override options. Additional highlights include support for Triforce games and opcode replay for converting gameplay from 30/60 Hz to …

Xenia Manager v4.1.0 has been released, enhancing user experience for the Xenia Emulator, an Xbox 360 emulator. This update introduces a Xenia Version Indicator in Grid View, enabling users to toggle version icons and tooltips on game cards. It also supports bulk deletion of games and improved bulk export of shortcuts to Steam. Additionally, a new option allows users to quickly open game content directories for easier file management. Bug …

The a5200DS v3.9 emulator, created by Alekmaul, allows Atari 5200 games to be played on Nintendo DS/DSi using compatible ROMs in a52/bin format, along with the 5200.bin BIOS. The latest update features 60Hz True-Sync for improved display synchronization, minimizing tearing in scrolling games. Users can now mark favorites in the game selection menu. Enhanced handling of player-missile graphics ensures smoother performance, especially on older DS models. The update fixes glitches …

Ymir Git (2026/04/09) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator that supports game loading from BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, and ISO files. Key features include automatic IPL ROM detection, region switching, and support for two-player gameplay with customizable keybindings. It offers RAM backups, an integrated memory manager, save states, rewinding, turbo speed, and frame stepping. The update includes a merged pull request and improvements to the VDP2 for pre-allocated buffers, enhancing stability. …

Vita3K Git (2026/04/09) is an experimental PlayStation Vita emulator available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Currently, it supports a limited number of homebrew programs in .vpk format, but no commercial games can be played. The latest update includes a change in the GUI where the background music (BGM) is disabled by default. Vita3K Git (2026/04/09) has been compiled. Vita3K is an experimental emulator for the PlayStation Vita, compatible with Windows, …

VisualBoyAdvance-M Git (2026/04/09) is a new development build of the VBA-M emulator for Windows, Linux, and Mac, supporting Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy Advance games. Key updates include options to disable Wayland, synchronization with Googletest, adjustments for XAudio 2.9, and fixes for build failures. The emulator is now ready for testing with functional Device Change support, improved notification management for hotplugging, normalized volume control, and direct support …

ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/09) has been released as the official launcher for shadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes new Crowdin updates, a context menu feature to display usernames when selecting to open or delete saves, and a Trophy Viewer that allows user selection. Download and further details are available through the provided source. ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/04/09) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official …

PCSX2 v2.7.245 has been released as a free and open-source PlayStation 2 emulator. It emulates PS2 hardware using MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers, and a Virtual Machine that manages hardware states and system memory. This enables users to play PS2 games on their PCs, offering various features and benefits. Key updates include a base translation update in Qt and adjustments to the default settings interface. For more details and to download …

PCSX-Redux Git (2026/04/09) is a developing fork of the PCSX PlayStation Emulator aimed at modernizing its codebase. The project seeks to eliminate the plugin system in favor of a unified monolithic architecture for better portability and readability, utilizing SDL/OpenGL3+/ImGui. Key improvements focus on enhancing the debugging and rendering experience. Recent updates in the changelog include fixes for keyboard input, coroutine management, and memory allocation adjustments. Notable changes involve safety enhancements …

FB Neo Git (2026/04/09) has been compiled, enhancing FinalBurn Neo, an emulator for arcade games and select consoles, based on FinalBurn and older MAME versions. Key updates in the changelog include cleanup of kovnl overseas ROM sets, fixes to dialog issues in template exports, a merge from the master branch on GitHub, and an MSX update from gab75. Additionally, a potential issue with RomData templates failing to export to the …

PPSSPP Git (2026/04/08) has been compiled and is a fast, portable PSP emulator available for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include merging pull request #21536, building and warning fixes, UI refinements, and the addition of separate tabs for subsets on the Achievements screen. Download options include PPSSPP Git for Windows (x64) and Android. PPSSPP Git (2026/04/08) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a quick and versatile …

Citron-NEO Git (2026/04/09) has been released, serving as a revived, simplified version of the yuzu emulator. The changelog highlights fixes for Carousel Light Mode and Surprise Me! Exit, along with the addition of a Light Mode Details Tab and various UI improvements. Furthermore, new SVGs have been introduced for better dark/light theme accountability. Downloads are available for both x64 and Android versions. Citron-NEO Git (2026/04/09) has been released. This is …

3Beans (2026/04/09) is a low-level emulator for the 3DS, allowing it to run the entire OS as if on real hardware, including the home menu and cartridge games. However, it is still in development and faces various issues. Currently, it uses full interpretation and software rendering, leading to portability but slow performance. Future improvements may include hardware acceleration and high-level features for better speed. Recent updates include HLE resampling and …

RPCS3 Git (2026/04/09) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator and debugger, developed in C++ for Windows and Linux since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, enabling it to boot and play numerous commercial games and SDK samples. Ongoing development continues to increase game compatibility. Recent updates include an error message feature for corrupt packages before installation and enhancements to the pthread_self inclusion. The emulator …